The Limes is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 9ED is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Limes, Erdington, Birmingham, B16 9ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 9EB, B16 9EA, B16 9DY, B16 9DZ, B16 9DX, B16 9DU, B16 9DS, B16 9DR, B16 9EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B16 9ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 53.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 44.6% | 46.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B16 9ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 83.6% | 82.4% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 44.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -30.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.2% | 51.4% | -12.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 33.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 20.6% | 12.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.7% | 29.2% | -0.5% | 16.9% | 12.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 33.7% | -8.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 8.2% | 0.8% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 11.2% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 11.2% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.7% | 1.4% | -6.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 73.8% | 49.3% | -24.5% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 65.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 65.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 9% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 65.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Muslim | 23.7% | 6.5% | 17.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Limes was 143.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Edgbaston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Limes has the 23rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Edgbaston and the 883rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Limes, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2008-05-20 | £198,323 |
| 8 The Limes, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2005-06-16 | £231,084 |
| 5 The Limes, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2003-04-01 | £183,778 |
| 4 The Limes, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2003-01-29 | £210,458 |
| 8 The Limes, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2000-03-17 | £181,441 |
B16 9ED area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B16 9ED area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Other | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 2out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barford Primary School Barford Road , Ladywood B16 0EF | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Road Primary School City Road , B16 0HL | 2out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,248 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Cafe | 1 Leslie Road, Ladywood | 67 yd | |
| Midland Sailing Club | Icknield Port Road, Birmingham | 468 yd | |
| Fire Station | Icknield Port Road, Birmingham | 472 yd | |
| Edgbaston Cafe | 195-196 Monument Road, Birmingham | 623 yd | |
| Sody's Breakfast & Lunch | 226 Monument Road, Birmingham | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Casino Ltd | 1 Portland Road, Edgbaston | 645 yd | |
| Ivy Bush | The Ivy Bush, 181 Hagley Road | 744 yd | |
| Garden House Ph | 160 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 773 yd | |
| Ladywood Social Club | Mr Edward Jones, Ladywood Middleway | 822 yd | |
| The Duck Beefeater | Duck And Premier Lodge, 176-178 Hagley Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Popular Pizza | 269 Icknield Port Road, Birmingham | 662 yd | |
| Golden Fish Fry | 192 Monument Road, Birmingham | 663 yd | |
| Miss Li's Kitchen | 214 Monument Road, Birmingham | 702 yd | |
| Chaps | 177 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 744 yd | |
| Sweet Bae | 165 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S School For Girls ST PAULS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ST PAULS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS VERNON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 728 yd |
| Birmingham Squash Members Club (Closed) 121a 121a Rotton Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 799 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Birmingham) (Closed) Hagley Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Summerfield Park CITY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,064 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.